NC-TAW PAC's mission is to encourage and support Turkish Americans, particularly women, to participate in the American political system by engaging with elected officials and by running for public office. As Turkish American women, we support legislation that advocates for gender, social, economic, and racial equality; global peace, justice, equity; and environmental stewardship.
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Turkish American Selected as Elector of the Electoral College
Turkish American Derya Taskin will participate as one of the 14 New Jersey delegates when the 538 electors of the Electoral College from the 50 states and the District of Columbia cast their official votes for president and vice president on December 14, 2020
political opinion
Congratulations to the Inaugural Top Donor of the National Coalition of TAWPAC
NC- TAW PAC expresses its gratitude and congratulations to Cem Hacioglu, a Turkish American executive who is President and CEO of West Africa LNG Group, for not only being its first donor but contributing the maximum annual amount allowed by law.
Social Opinion
Telemental health care provides much-needed support to refugees
By Selin Yıldız Nielsen – Published on May 31, 2022, Nature.com | War zones and refugee camps often are inadequately equipped with mental health professionals to respond to such situations.
Legislative Corner
Stand with Deb Haaland and Protect Indigenous Monuments
Many Native American communities suffer from a lack of resources due to inadequate funding. For example, almost 40% of homes in the Navajo Nation do not have clean running water.
election news
2021 Election
By G. Lincoln McCurdy – On November 2, 2021, I was fortunate to witness a historical event in American politics that took place in the Bluegrass State, Kentucky.